Epson CPD-17904 User Manual

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CPD-17904

Important Safety Information 5

Remote Control Information 6

Presenting the Epson PowerLite Home 10+ 7

Registration and Warranty 7 Projector Parts 8 Projection Controls 9 Using This Manual 10

Getting More Information 10

Supported Devices 11

Cable Requirements 11

Optional Accessories 12

Using the Projector 13

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Choosing a Location 13 Adjusting the Picture 14 Adjusting the Volume 16 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 16 Freezing the Action 16 Using the Projector’s Menu System 17

Changing Menu Settings 17 Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture 18 Customizing Projector Operation 20 Repositioning the Picture 22 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 23 Restoring the Default Settings 24

Caring for the Projector 25

Cleaning the Lens 25 Cleaning the Projector Case 26 Changing the Remote Control’s Battery 26 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 27 Replacing the Lamp 28

Resetting the Lamp Timer 30 Storing the Projector 30 Transporting the Projector 30

Problem Solving 31

What To Do When the Lights Flash 31 Solving Picture Problems 32 Solving Remote Control Problems 36 Where To Get Help 36

Specifications and Notices 37

General 37 Projection Lamp 37 Remote Control 37 Dimensions 38 Electrical 38 Environmental 38 Safety 38 Compatible Video Formats 39 FCC Compliance Statement 40 Declaration of Conformity 41 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 41

Index 43

Important Safety Information

Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:

■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can

damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.

■ Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous

electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you.

■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

■ The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away

from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

■ Don’t place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Also, don’t use the projector

near water or sources of heat.

■ Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you’re not sure of the power

available, consult your dealer or power company.

■ Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

■ Don’t insert the plug into an outlet with dust present, and insert the plug firmly into the

outlet. Failure to do so could result in sparks or fire.

■ Don’t overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can

cause fire or electric shock.

■ Don’t block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and

prevent the projector from overheating. Don’t operate the projector on a sofa, rug, or

other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

■ Never push objects through the cabinet slots or spill liquid into the projector.

■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: when the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed; if liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or

water; if it doesn’t operate normally when you follow the operating instructions, or if it

exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service; if it has been

dropped or the housing has been damaged.

■ Don’t place the projector where the cord can be walked on. This may result in fraying or

damage to the plug.

■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

■ This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg). Please consult

your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal or recycling, and do not place in

the trash.

■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods.

■ Don’t place the projector or remote control on top of heat-producing equipment.

■ If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it, use the correct

power cord for that country.

■ Don’t stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it.

■ Don’t use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to

35 °C). Doing so may cause an unstable display and could lead to projector damage.

■ Don’t store the projector outside of the required temperature range of 14 to 140 °F

(-10 to 60 °C) or in direct sunlight for long periods of time. Doing so may cause damage

to the case.

Remote Control Information

You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions:

■ There is an object between the remote control and the IR receiver on the projector.

■ Ambient light is too bright.

■ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.

■ Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the

room. If you experience problems, try the following:

■ The remote control’s battery may be low on power; replace it.

■ Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights.

■ Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of direct sunlight.

■ Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy.

Presenting the Epson PowerLite Home 10+

The Epson® PowerLite® Home 10+ Theater Projector lets you enjoy high-quality projection in the relaxing environment of your own home. It offers these powerful features:

■ Adjustable color modes with built-in cinema filter for great viewing

■ 16:9 LCD panel for wide format projection

■ Five setup configurations, including front or rear projection and ceiling mounted

installation

■ Short lens focus; you can project an 80-inch diagonal image with the projector just

6.6 feet away

■ 800:1 contrast ratio

■ Extra parental control through the projector’s child lock option

■ Lock port for optional Kensington

■ Toll-free two-year priority technical support

MicroSaver® anti-theft device

Registration and Warranty

The Epson PowerLite Home 10+ projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 41.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers free Extra Care Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your projector and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

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Projector Parts

Control panel

Ventilation slots

Infrared receiver

Lens cover

S-video port Video port

(composite video)

Focus lever

Zoom lever

Adjustable foot

Input B (computer) Input A (component video)

Infrared receiver

Speaker

Remote control holder

Audio ports Kensington

Control port for service use only

security lock

AC power inlet

Projection Controls

Power button

Turns the projector on and off

Power light

Indicates operating status

Warning light

Alerts you to problems

Source buttons

Switch between equipment connected to the projector

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Arrow and Select buttons

Navigate menus and select menu items

Menu button

Displays or hides projector’s menus

A/V Mute button

Turns off audio and video

Select button

Selects a menu item or advances to the next menu

Menu button

Displays or hides projector’s menus

Esc button

Exits the current function or menu

Source button

Switches the video input source

Keystone

correction and

volume

buttons

Also used to navigate the projector’s menus

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Power button

Turns the projector on and off

Color Mode button

Selects the Color Mode

Memory button

Recalls settings made in the projector’s menus

Volume buttons

Adjust volume

ESC button

Exits the current function or menu

Still button

Freezes the picture and sound

Auto button

Optimizes images from a computer

Using This Manual

See the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your video or computer equipment. This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information.

Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:

Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes: Contain important information about your projector.

Tips: Contain helpful projection tips.

Getting More Information

Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. Use this site to download FAQs or product information and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your projector.

Support service. Call

Supported Devices

You can connect the projector to any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD player, DTV decoder, HDTV tuner, videodisc player, cable/satellite box, TV, video game console, audio/video receiver, camcorder, personal video recorder, digital camera, or laser disc player. You can also connect to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple

The projector supports composite video, S-video, and component video, and it automatically senses the video format (HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM).

The Quick Setup sheet explains how to connect your projector to your other equipment. For cable requirements, see the next section.

Cable Requirements

The projector does not come with any cables. However, you may already have the ones you need, or you can purchase them from Epson, as described in the next section.

■ To receive a composite video signal, you need an RCA video cable. (One is usually

provided with your video equipment.)

■ To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. (One is usually provided with

your video equipment.)

■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player, HDTV tuner, or other video

device, you need a component video cable.

Macintosh® system.

■ To connect a computer to the projector, you need a VGA computer cable.

■ Some older PowerBooks

and Macintosh desktop models may need a Macintosh adapter set. (You can purchase this from Epson; see the next section for details.) Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V13H010L29 Air filter replacement V13H134A04 Remote control V12H007T12 Customized carrying cases:

Samsonite Samsonite soft shoulder bag

Ceiling mount Suspension adapter False ceiling plate

Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Projection screens:

50-inch portable screen 60-inch portable pop-up screen 80-inch portable pop-up screen

Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter and desktop adapter)

S-video cable ELPSV01

wheeled soft case

ELPKS35 ELPKS43

ELPMB42 ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08

ELPAP01

You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by calling Epson

at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store

at www.epsonstore.com

(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Using the Projector

Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, adjust the image and volume, turn off picture and sound, freeze the action, or use the projector menus.

Choosing a Location

The distance from the projector to the screen or wall determines the size of the picture. The picture will be larger when you place the projector further from the screen. See the Quick Setup sheet for details about the relationship between distance and picture size.

You can also choose from five different viewing setups. If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you’ll need to choose the correct Projection option (identified below) from the projector’s Setting menu.

■ Table: For temporary front projection, place the projector on a

low table in front of the screen. If possible, place the projector directly in front of the screen, facing the screen squarely. The base of the lens should be about level with the bottom of the screen.

■ Shelf: You can also place the projector on a high shelf behind

you. Attach the three rubber feet that came with the projector to the top of the projector, then place the projector upside-down. After you turn on the projector, choose

Front/Ceiling for the Projection option in the Setting menu.

■ Ceiling: You can purchase special equipment from Epson to

attach the projector to your ceiling (see page 12 for ordering information). If you choose this setup, professional installation is recommended. Choose option.

Front/Ceiling for the Projection

Table

Shelf

Ceiling

■ Rear: You can also set up your projector behind a

translucent screen. Choose

Rear for the Projection

option.

■ Rear/Ceiling: Professional installation is

recommended if you choose to attach the

Rear

projector to the ceiling behind a translucent screen. (See page 12 for information about ordering ceiling mounting equipment.) Choose

Rear/Ceiling for the Projection option.

Rear/Ceiling

Adjusting the Picture

Follow the steps on the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your equipment and turn it on. Be sure to follow these guidelines when turning the projector on or off:

■ Turn your video equipment on or off before you turn your projector on or

off. (If you’re attaching the projector to a computer, turn the projector on or off first.)

■ Press the P Power button on the remote control to turn the projector on

or off.

■ Never unplug the projector when the P power light on the projector’s control

panel is green or flashing orange.

Once you see your picture, you may need to make certain adjustments.

Note: If you don’t see a picture, you may need to change the image source. See page 33 for details.

1. To raise the picture, turn the projector’s front feet.

2. Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture, or the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge it.

Zoom lever

Focus lever

3. If your image looks like or , press the and buttons on the projector’s control panel until the image is corrected.

4. To optimize color settings, press the

Color Mode button on the remote control to

choose from these four pre-set color modes:

■ Dynamic

For projecting in bright rooms; images will have greater color intensity.

■ Living Room

For projecting in rooms with a lot of ambient light; images retain natural color.

■ Theatre

For projecting movies or images with dark scenes.

■ Theatre Black

For projecting images in a dark room; lamp brightness decreases and image contrast increases.

5. To change the picture’s aspect ratio (ratio between length and height), press the button on the projector or remote control. Choose from these settings:

■ Normal

Maintains the aspect ratio of the projected image on a 16:9 (wide-screen format) screen; when you project 4:3 images, black bands appear on the sides.

■ Squeeze

Best for projecting wide-screen format (16:9) images; when images output in 4:3 format are projected, they are elongated horizontally.

Aspect

■ Zoom

Crops images output in 4:3 format at the top and bottom and then projects them in 16:9 format.

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